NEW YORK —The Williams sisters went back to back yet again at the U.S. Open on Thursday night. Following Venus’ win over Julia Goerges, Serena Williams took to the covered Arthur Ashe Stadium stage and beat Vania King, 6-3, 6-3.
“It’s really amazing to have myself and my sister in the Top 6,” Williams said. “It’s pretty cool. It’s a great feeling. We’re still just doing the best that we can.”
Williams looked every bit the gladiator, strutting around the arena with a steely gaze. Her pink and black Nike dress has been compared to a superhero’s outfit, but it looks more like armor with the high neckline, protected arms, dark chest-plate design and thick-pleated bottom.
Playing at the site of her first major title—she won her maiden Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows, as a teenager, back in 1999—Williams took control early and never let up.
“Every match I like to go out and do the best I can,” Williams said. “So hopefully I’ll be able to play better as the tournament goes on.”